Breaking out into the indie music scene, Scottish artist Natalie Clark is back with her new single “Freedom,” an impressive, raucous ballad that pushes the limits of what was expected of her and creates an inescapable anthem. A heavy round of percussion suckers you in from the moment the song begins, and Clark's voice has never sounded better or stronger as she launches into the chorus. Being a part of the indie music scene is never easy, but with “Freedom,” Clark solidified herself as someone to keep on your radar in the coming months.
Emerging under the helm of producer Todd Spadafore in Los Angeles, “FREEDOM” becomes an unstoppable force, weaving a wave of empowerment that is beyond the human capacity to fathom. The song's power is that it could - and should - be played everywhere, anywhere at all times. The swagger and style that run through the lyrics only hint at the song's sing-along refrains. Clark explains, “I wanted an anthem. 'FREEDOM' to me was always a badass-sounding word. I think of it as a word that can be interpreted a lot of different ways. I wrote this song to mean whatever it means to you.”Clark's performance on “Freedom,” has brought her to Branson's attention and even Aguilera. It's not hard to see why. Clark's voice is something of a revelation, and if this is what her future in the music industry sounds like, well, it sounds bright.
When it comes to classifications, “Freedom” hangs out somewhere in the vast space between indie-pop and alternative popᅳbut definitely shouldn't get lumped in with commercial pop. Nor should Clark. In true Clark fashion, she confidently sets her own course and doesn't ask for permission to do so. Sure, listeners will notice a little bit of Whitney Houston peaking in to say hello one minute, and then Adele or Maren Morris or Bishop Briggs swinging by for a few minutes the next, but for the most part, “Freedom” doesn't care about boxes or the tidy lines that keep our emotions in place. It risks it all, and therein lies its strength.
"Freedom" represents much more than a songᅳ it is an emancipation proclamation. A reminder that life is far too short to be trapped and that grasping your dreams is not only feasible; it's requisite. When Natalie Clark's flawless notes first skim your eardrums and her seamless rhythm kicks in, your spirit has no other choice but to ascend with the wish to seize on “Freedom.” In a music landscape starving for truth, Natalie Clark offers it in spades, and “Freedom” is the victorious evidence of her gift.
Natalie Clark unleashes her new single, "Freedom"
Reviewed by NewFire Magazine
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October 18, 2023
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Reviewed by NewFire Magazine
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October 18, 2023
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